If 2024 was the year of Paul Skenes, 2025 could be the year that has collectors zeroed in on Roman Anthony cards. The young outfielder is baseball's top prospect according to Baseball America and appears primed to make an impact at the big league level sooner than anticipated. Despite the hype around Roki Sasaki, Anthony is being watched closely by collectors. … [Read more...] about Hobby Anticipating MLB Debut of Top Prospect Roman Anthony
2023 Bowman Draft
Where to Find Cards of the Top 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Candidates
The 2025 AL Rookie of the Year race appears to be a four-horse race. New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez, Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell, Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe and Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony have the best odds to win the honor according to Bet MGM odds. Despite having made MLB appearances in both 2023 and 2024, Jasson … [Read more...] about Where to Find Cards of the Top 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Candidates
Where to Find the Best Cards of the Top 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Candidates
Some will sizzle. Others may fizzle. Some may need more seasoning in the minor leagues. All will get a chance to show what they can do over the next few weeks. Here's a look at the betting line favorites for National League Rookie of the Year and where their earliest cards can be found. Roki Sasaki On the surface, the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year race appears to be a two … [Read more...] about Where to Find the Best Cards of the Top 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Candidates
John Elway Gets Bowman Draft Baseball Treatment as Topps Enlists QB, Larry David for New Creative
Topps is going back to the NFL well to promote this week’s release of 2025 Bowman Draft Baseball, with assists from John Elway and…Seinfeld co-creator Larry David. Much like last year, when the company made former Montreal Expos draft pick Tom Brady part of the product, they’re putting Elway baseball cards inside packs, including autographs. The "1981 Bowman" cards show … [Read more...] about John Elway Gets Bowman Draft Baseball Treatment as Topps Enlists QB, Larry David for New Creative
2024 Bowman Draft Baseball Brings Picks to Packs
A perennial prospector favorite, 2024 Bowman Draft is scheduled to bring some baseball buzz to the offseason when the annual release hits the market. Last year's product had a big buzz around Tom Brady. There's no sign of the former Expos draft pick in 2024, but Topps has released a few details and the checklist for Draft, which offers the first chance for collectors … [Read more...] about 2024 Bowman Draft Baseball Brings Picks to Packs
Kristian Campbell Cards in Focus with Minor League Player of the Year Honor
In 2022, former Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom took a mountain of criticism for his handling of the departure of free agents Xander Bogaerts and Nathan Eovaldi. After not being able to trade the two stars for a return, Bloom was unable to get the team’s payroll under the Competitive Balance Tax threshold. When Bogaerts went to San Diego and Eovaldi went to … [Read more...] about Kristian Campbell Cards in Focus with Minor League Player of the Year Honor
Topps Sues Seller of Misprinted Cards That Disappeared from Texas Plant
Topps has filed a lawsuit against a Texas man over misprinted baseball cards that it says were removed from a printing facility without authorization and sold on eBay. The eight-page suit, filed in Tarrant County District Court, alleges that Timothy Dodd of Arlington sold a large number of cards that weren't meant for public distribution, including numerous 2023 Bowman Draft … [Read more...] about Topps Sues Seller of Misprinted Cards That Disappeared from Texas Plant
Paul Skenes Cards Heat Up as Pirates Young Ace Keeps Cooking
It’s hard to believe that it was only a year ago that the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Paul Skenes first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft. The speculation was that he had the potential to be a generational talent. We heard that from scouts, from baseball insiders, and from the media at every level. But did anyone think that exactly one year later he would be the starting … [Read more...] about Paul Skenes Cards Heat Up as Pirates Young Ace Keeps Cooking
May Was a Record Month for Trading Card Grading
Graders at the top slabbing firms in the hobby were busy last month...as in busier than ever before. More cards were authenticated and graded by the four major firms in May than at any other time in hobby history. According to GemRate, more than 1.78 million cards were added to the population reports at PSA, SGC, Beckett and CGC in the 31-day period ending Friday. That … [Read more...] about May Was a Record Month for Trading Card Grading
Notes: Long Beach Expo Returns; Man Ram, Sammy Set to Sign; Fanatics Live Offers Cash for Big Pulls; Stadium Club Arrives
With a pedigree dating back 60 years, the Long Beach Expo makes its return next weekend. Rooted in coin collecting in the 1960s, the Southern California show eventually expanded into sports cards and memorabilia and other collectibles. The 2024 show takes place from Thursday Feb. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Collectors attend from all … [Read more...] about Notes: Long Beach Expo Returns; Man Ram, Sammy Set to Sign; Fanatics Live Offers Cash for Big Pulls; Stadium Club Arrives